Psychology of Preventing AIDS Among Intravenous Drug Users: A Social Learning Conception

• NCJ Number: 116305
• Journal: American Psychologist Volume: 43 Issue: 11 Dated: (November 1988) Pages: 865-870
• Author(s): D C Des Jarlais; S R Friedman
• Date Published: 1988
• Length: 6 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Issue Overview
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This article reviews studies of AIDS risk reduction among IV drug users that have been conducted through early 1988.

Abstract

Almost all studies report risk reduction among the majority of subjects. Three principles are derived from the studies: Basic AIDS information is needed to generate motivation for behavior change; means for behavior change must be provided; and methods for reinforcing the new behaviors must then be provided. (Author abstract)